Courts and Crime

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Circus performer ‘Mervin Murphy’ allegedly steals truck

After briefly chatting with a circus performer, a Kasson man suspects that same person stole his vehicle in Austin on Monday afternoon. Read more

Council considers regionalizing police dispatch

Area police sheriff’s departments may soon join forces with nearby counties. Read more

Police say shooting in Minneapolis was gun battle

MINNEAPOLIS — Two people are hospitalized, three are in custody and a Minneapolis police officer is on administrative leave after what authorities describe as a ... Read more

47-year-old convicted for groping young man

After fondling a man against his will last February, an Austin man must now register as a predatory offender. Read more

Seven ticketed for underage drinking

Austin police wrote seven minor consumption tickets after breaking up a party early Saturday morning. Read more